Over 700 Hill staffers & 2,200
lobbyists gave their input on
what communications are most
effective on the Hill today.

The answers might SURPRISE YOU...

Even more important, the answers can keep you from wasting resources on lobbying
tactics that have “always worked” but now actually work against you.

Don’t risk your resources or your influence! Here’s how to know for sure how evolving
demographics, technology, and social media are changing how members of Congress
and staffers communicate, go about their work and interact with lobbyists.

Introducing the 2017
Congressional Communications Report

Landmark research on communication methods
and preferences
of congressional offices, their staff and those working to influence them

In the largest, most in-depth study of lobbying practices and how they are received on the Hill, George Mason University Law School and the publishers of the Original US Congress Handbook and Lobbyists.info have compiled inputs from over 2,200 lobbyists and 700 Congressional staffers.
During 2013 nearly 3,000 staff and lobbyists participated in the updated survey with all new questions added.
Packed with full-color charts, ready-to-use best practices and surprising insights into what no longer works, this report is a must-have for everyone seeking Hill access — and influence. Featured by Politico, National Journal, The Sunlight Foundation, The Daily Caller and more.

The newly-updated edition includes:

Brand new stats on the use of Twitter for official business

A first-ever look at how congressional staff and lobbyists' perceive social media bias

A new insert on the use of streaming video for advocacy efforts

Analysis of the political talk shows that dominate the Hill

A new poll on media preferences

Sample Analysis

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best legislative and advocacy
communication strategy

The Congressional Communications Report takes the guesswork
out of which communication methods are preferred by Hill staff, including:

The 5 worst advocacy tools to use on freshman Member offices

Why using an “old fashioned” fax might get you your desired result

What advocacy tools NOT to waste your money on to influence the Congress

Where female congressional staff go to learn about public policy

#1 way to get a meeting on Capitol Hill

Top 2 advocacy tools that Republican Hill staffers reveal

Find out what Blogs Capitol Hill reads – and then get mentioned in them!

#1 way to influence Hill Democrat staffers

#1 way to influence Hill Republican staffers

3 ways to avoid wasting money on advocacy initiatives

#1 way to avoid media visibility “backfiring” on your legislative program

Using national and local media to advance your legislation by targeting Hill readership

Where “twenty-something’s” on Capitol Hill go to find policy information

Whether you’re a 20-year veteran or just starting out as an advocate, The Congressional Communications Report can
give you an edge over other lobbyists vying for time and attention. By knowing exactly
how demographics, technology, and social media have changed how Members and staffers
work and interact with lobbyists, you’ll know where and how to use your resources.
Pre-order your copy of the report today!

Conducted by experts in the government relations field

David Rehr, Ph.D. is the author of the study. He is a noted national
association advocate and former head of the National Association of Broadcasters
and National Beer Wholesalers Association. He is one of Washington Life’s Power
100 and noted by The Hill as the top association lobbyist.

The GWU Graduate School of Political Management is the only school
of applied politics in the nation’s capital. Its mission is to educate students
and professionals in the tools, principles and values of participatory democracy
and, in a non-partisan environment, prepare them for careers as ethical and effective
advocates and leaders at the international, national and local levels.

Don’t wait, get the answers to all of your congressional communications questions
when your purchase the full report results of the largest-ever survey of staffers
and
the individuals attempting to influence them.